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LEGAL FRAMEWORK TOUR

LEGAL FRAMEWORK TOUR. Legal Framework. What is it? The Legal Framework is a template in an electronic format that summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic. Black—Document “If it’s in black, it must be in black and white.” Blue—Practice

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LEGAL FRAMEWORK TOUR

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  1. LEGAL FRAMEWORK TOUR

  2. Legal Framework What is it? • The Legal Framework is a template in an electronic format that summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic. • Black—Document • “If it’s in black, it must be in black and white.” • Blue—Practice • “If it’s in blue, it’s something you must do.” Who uses it? • Administrators, Educators, Parents, Others

  3. Legal Citations • Legal references • IDEA 2004 • Texas Education Code • Texas Administrative Code • Other Legal Sources • Only part of frameworks not translated into Spanish

  4. When do you use the Legal Framework? • Anytime that a question arises Why use it? • Improve the quality of services • Provide accurate (real time) and accessible information

  5. Why is it on the web? • Location, location, location • No cost, free to all users • Dynamic (updated constantly)--not obsolete

  6. http://framework.esc18.net Where is it?

  7. http://framework.esc18.net

  8. Notice of Procedural Safeguards (English and Spanish) http://framework.esc18.net

  9. Side-by-Side (English only) http://framework.esc18.net

  10. ARD Guide (English and Spanish) http://framework.esc18.net

  11. Click to enter the Legal Framework http://framework.esc18.net

  12. Available only to Special Education Directors…

  13. Administrator Login http://framework.esc18.net

  14. Enter your email and password if you already have an Administrator Account

  15. Click here if you have forgotten your password

  16. Click here if you do not have an Administrator Login (only allowed for Directors)

  17. Click Continue to enter Administrator Account

  18. Administrator Menu

  19. Reminders… • Link/Upload Policies and Procedures (required) • Link/Upload Operating Guidelines • “Model” Operating Guidelines • SPP Assurance Statements

  20. New! • Change documents This will take you to the change document for any updated framework or publication.

  21. Change Documents • Updated framework or publication change documents are underlined. This will take you to the word document that shows the changes.

  22. Change Document Example: Consent for Initial Evaluation

  23. Back to “Public” Legal Framework Menu This will take you back to the Legal Framework menu.

  24. Click to enter the Legal Framework http://framework.esc18.net

  25. Links to Board Policies (if CDC was entered)

  26. The Tabs…

  27. Framework Menu Tab: Click here to return to list of all Frameworks/ return to “Frameworks” Menu

  28. Updates Tab: Click here to see a list of updates

  29. Resources Tab: Click here for Resources (i.e. Guidance Documents, link to State Network webpages, etc.)

  30. UPDATED Glossary Tab: Click here for “definitions” of terms commonly used in special education

  31. UPDATED A-Z Index Tab: Click here for an A-Z index of the headings found in the individual frameworks

  32. UPDATED Search Tab: Click here for search the Legal Framework

  33. UPDATED

  34. Documents Tab: Click here for model documents

  35. Mobile Site: Click here to enter the Mobile Site of the LFW

  36. Mobile Site

  37. Home Tab: Click here to return to the Home page

  38. http://framework.esc18.net

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